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Hull, East Yorkshire | United Kingdom

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Position Title: Maritime Director

Compensation/Rate: $65,000 - $75,000 commensurate with experience

Location: Hull, MA

Position Summary:

HLM is much more than a museum, we are leaders in providing hands on experiential maritime learning for people of all ages. The Maritime Department conducts a comprehensive year-round schedule of educational programs, youth and adult club rowing, and several annual maritime events. As our dynamic maritime department grows and evolves, we have the need for a full time Maritime Director.

Who should apply: HLM recognizes that some potential applicants may not meet all of the requirements and capabilities in this job description; however, if you feel you can perform the overall job and grow into some aspects of the position, please feel free to apply. HLM will select the applicant who best meets the needs of the organization.

Reporting: The Maritime Director reports to the Executive Director

Maritime Director Position Duties and Responsibilities:

· Manage and grow existing maritime operations:

o Adult Rowing club

o Youth rowing for grades 7 – 12

o Monthly Veterans’ rowing program including adaptive rowing

o Volunteers who assist by functioning as coxswains, repairing and maintaining boats, assisting in running maritime events

o Museum’s 3,000 sq-ft boathouse

o Operate and maintain HLM’s fleet of rowing and powerboats in support of all maritime operations and for use as educational platforms

o Maritime staff presently consisting of a year-round, part time Boathouse Apprentice and additional summer maritime staff of 3 part time employees who assist in running summer programing. There is a possibility of adding staff as the department grows

· Boat repair, maintenance, and construction: (plywood, wood, epoxy)

o Guide local youths in school-based boat construction programs

o Work with volunteers and employees to maintain the fleet of vessels

· Event management: The Museum hosts several rowing races each year attracting as many as 70 boats of various sizes and up to 300 rowers.

· Ensure safety: For all people and equipment associated with the maritime operation

o Work with safety committee to review program and improve where necessary

o Ensure adherence to all applicable safety policies, regulations, and standards

· Raise funds for museum maritime programs and capital projects by participating in fund raising events, contributing to grant writing efforts, meeting with donors, etc.

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· Experience in functional areas described above including people skills and maritime experience in and around Boston Harbor

· Bachelors’ degree and / or comparable experience

· USCG Master license, 25 tons or Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (Six Pack license)

· Boat maintenance / repair and building experience

· Must pass criminal background screening (Cori)

Maritime Director initial goals:

· Work toward significant growth of adult rowing club

· Work toward growth of school-based rowing days

· Create non-school based youth rowing program to take

· Expand the base of qualified coxswains within the adult rowing club

· Expand Summer Explorer Program

· Expand number of participants in rowing events and associated event activities

· Increase number of annual maritime events

· Manage Hull High School boat building program

Other Areas of Skill:

· Competent Operator of small powerboats

· Proficient in coastal navigation and piloting

· Function as rowing coxswain

· Organizing and running events

· Experience in teaching and training in the many aspects of maritime skills

· Current First Aid / CPR certification (May be acquired after employment begins)

Other Information:

Salary range $65,000 - $75,000 commensurate with experience

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including some evenings, weekends, and holidays

The Maritime Director position is Exempt from FLSA requirements

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